Storhougen Mine, Bømlo gold mines, Lykling, Bømlo, Vestland, Norwayi
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Storhougen Mine | Mine |
| Bømlo gold mines | Mining District |
| Lykling | Village |
| Bømlo | Municipality |
| Vestland | County |
| Norway | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
59° 42' 38'' North , 5° 10' 11'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holme | 623 (2012) | 6.6km |
| Langevåg | 733 (2010) | 12.1km |
| Folderøy | 368 (2017) | 12.1km |
| Mosterhamn | 1,167 (2013) | 12.2km |
| Rubbestadneset | 1,130 (2013) | 12.9km |
Nearest Clubs:
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| Club | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haugaland Geologiforening | Førde i Hordaland | 20km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Storhaugen
Other Languages:
Norwegian:
Storhougen Grube, Bømlo gullgruver, Lykling, Bømlo, Vestland, Norge
A piece of gold weighing about 1/2 kg was found here in 1882.
Select Mineral List Type
Standard Detailed Gallery Strunz Chemical ElementsCommodity List
This is a list of exploitable or exploited mineral commodities recorded at this locality.Mineral List
1 valid mineral.
Detailed Mineral List:
| ⓘ Native Gold Formula: Au |
Gallery:
List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification
| Group 1 - Elements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ⓘ | Native Gold | 1.AA.05 | Au |
List of minerals for each chemical element
| Au | Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Au | ⓘ Native Gold | Au |
Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Eurasian PlateTectonic Plate
- CaledonidesOrogenic Belt
EuropeContinent
Norway
- ⭔HordalandCounty
ScandinaviaRegion
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